CVE-2018-0842

Description

Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703 and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allow an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to how objects in memory are handled, aka "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

7.0

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.66% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102946	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0842	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040371	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0842?: CVE-2018-0842 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0842?: To fix CVE-2018-0842, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0842 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0842 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0842?: CVE-2018-0842 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows.

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